The only way to stay ahead in bulk shipping

International Bulk Journal (IBJ) has continually provided news and analysis to companies in the dry bulk industry on developments within the transport chain for 27 years.

In addition, IBJ brings you personality profiles of leading industry figures, independent marine insurance data, expanded analysis of the global bunker fleet, commodity pricing and futures and extra coverage of the minor bulk trades.

Whilst maintaining its roots in Europe and the USA, IBJ has continued to expand editorially into the Asian and Pacific markets providing its readers with a truly worldwide coverage.

China's bulk ports play catch-up
As China's bulk ports burst at the seams the search is on for investors to bring vital commodity gateways up to scratch 
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"E" for equilibrium
E-Crane provides Minoterie de Matadi (Congo) with custom-made floating transloading station 
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Innovation the key to success
IBJ visited Liebherr-Werk at its Nenzing headquarters in Austria to find out more about the philosophy behind this successful crane manufacturer from the company's managing director, Walter Länge
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Port diversity offsets economic downturn
A survey of California ports echoes a common theme: bulk exports, fertilizer imports and energy project cargo pick up as inbound bulk, especially cement, volumes suffer from the U.S. economic downturn, by Colby Haines, Colby Communications Corp
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Bridging the Gulf
Ports in the United Arab Emirates, and elsewhere in the region, are struggling to keep pace with demand for the import of ever-larger volumes of raw materials needed to feed the region's construction boom
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The Diary of a Dry Bulker
GAC's Dry Bulk Development Manager, Kostas Kokaris, describes the role of the agent in managing the process of efficiently berthing and discharging a dry bulk vessel
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Ship operating costs
How high can they go and how can they be managed? By Ray McNamara, Co-Chief Operating Officer, V.Ships
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Mechanical and Pneumatic Ship Unloaders
Maximum Potential and Practical Limitations by Dave Bergenstock, Market Manager, FLSmidth Pneumatic Transport Distribution Systems
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Rising volumes require specialised solutions
Whether it is due to biofuels or Asian urbanisation the demand for grain handling facilities and equipment is growing
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Canada's ports prepare for growth
Revised borrowing powers and savvy investors are key to developing Canada's port infrastructure, security and environment
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Coal outlook
Floods in Australia add to Coking Coal Supply Tightness
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Steel/Iron Ore outlook
Iron Ore Contract Price Agreement
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Grain outlook
Grain markets remain volatile as prices loose ground 
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Peter Titchener
The Secretary-General of Multiport explains the benefits to bulk ship operators of using the worldwide network of independent ship agencies
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